Never an easy topic, Allan was never made aware of the time you were taken advantage of by someone you trusted. You had opted to keep that to yourself, something you hardly told anybody. There were signs, of course, but Allan couldn’t read your mind. He was always patient with you, always gentle and accommodating. When you finally managed to get it off your chest—managed to recount the traumatic experience to him, he was immediately understanding and comforting, standing by your side through it all.